Applying Tide Knowledge

This scenario-based science worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they apply tidal science to an authentic coastal situation. Students read about the town of Seabreeze experiencing unusual tide patterns, then use reading comprehension, inference, and scientific reasoning to determine whether the tides described are spring or neap tides. Learners support their conclusions with text-based evidence and predict future tide conditions based on changes in Moon phases.

Learning Goals

• Applied Tidal Science (Grades 5-7) – Identify spring and neap tides in real-world contexts
• Text-Based Reasoning – Cite evidence from a passage to support scientific conclusions
• Moon Phase Prediction – Predict future tides using knowledge of lunar cycles
• Scientific Writing – Explain reasoning clearly using appropriate science vocabulary

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with Earth and space science and ELA standards
• Authentic Scenario Format – Encourages transfer of knowledge beyond memorization
• Evidence-Based Responses – Reinforces close reading and justification skills
• Flexible Use – Ideal for science units, assessments, review lessons, or homeschool instruction

This real-world tides worksheet helps students deepen understanding of lunar influence on oceans through applied reasoning and prediction. By analyzing a realistic coastal scenario, learners strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and scientific communication skills. It’s a no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings that supports meaningful application of Earth science concepts.

This worksheet is part of our Tides and Their Relation to the Moon collection.